By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The 54th Independence and National Day of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was celebrated with a grand reception hosted by Mr. S. M. Mahbubul Alam, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Karachi. The event, held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, was a gracious and memorable occasion, symbolizing the enduring friendship and close ties between Bangladesh …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai-based carrier flydubai aimed at enabling companies operating in the emirate to expand their global footprint by leveraging the airline’s integrated air freight services. Under the terms of the agreement, flydubai will offer preferential air freight rates to members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is significantly expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies, reinforcing its commitment to the continent’s growing demand for air connectivity. Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, commented: “At Etihad, we have long recognised the need to strengthen our presence in Africa. Over …

DUBAI/DOHA: Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, is set to redefine the travel experience once again at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025. Building on its reputation for pioneering digital advancements in aviation, Qatar Airways will offer visitors the chance to experience a suite of its industry-leading solutions at ATM Dubai 2025, including Sama’s AI booking, Qverse, Multi-Sensory Experience …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is doubling down efforts to support children in need and build on the gains it has made over the last two decades to bolster support for 13 community-based organisations and grassroots NGOs that safeguard the health and wellbeing of children. For every dollar, dirham or any currency donated to the Emirates Airline Foundation, Emirates will fully …

Marking 10 Years of Transformative Collaboration and Innovation with AirportLabs By Rafiq Vayani MADRID, Spain: Dubai Airports has received the Operational Excellence Award from AirportLabs at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025, recognising a decade of innovation that has transformed operations at the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), Dubai’s vision for the future …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Skywards Everyday, an app that enables members to earn Skywards Miles all day, every day across various categories – has partnered with EmCan, the loyalty program of Emarat that rewards customers with EmCoins for every purchase of products and services across all Emarat stations, to roll out a two-way points conversion in which members can convert …

Web Desk DUBAI: Yango Ads, the Ad Tech division of Yango Group, a global tech company that transforms advanced technologies into practical services for people in their daily lives, has published its latest report, the 2025 Tourism Industry Guide, revealing a major shift in travel behaviour from emerging markets. Travellers from these regions are increasingly setting their sights on the …

News Desk COLOMBO/DUBAI: The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is set to host two exclusive roadshows in Saudi Arabia, ahead of its participation in Arabian Travel Market 2025. The events will take place on April 22 in Riyadh at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal, and on April 24 in Al Khobar at the Grand Hyatt …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: House of Polani has been honored with the prestigious Brand of the Year award in the Travel & Tourism category, solidifying its position as Pakistan’s leading travel company. The award was presented during a grand ceremony held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Karachi, where leading brands from across the nation were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their respective industries. …